The Nigerian naira has continued to weaken against the US dollar, as it recorded another round of depreciation in March 2025, both at the official market and in the parallel …
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RMB Engages Investors, FG on Economic Outlook During Abuja Roadshow
Leading corporate and investment banking group, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), has concluded a series of high-level engagements in Abuja as part of its West Africa investor roadshow, spotlighting Nigeria’s investment …
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Oil Price Falls by $10, Puts Pressure on Nigeria’s Economy
Nigeria’s economy has been hit with a fresh challenge as the price of crude oil dropped by $10 per barrel, raising concerns about the country’s financial stability and budget performance. …
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OPS urges reduced interest rates to boost growth
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from its current 27.50 per cent to encourage economic growth. …
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Tinubu Sacks NNPC Board, Appoints New Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), including Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari and board chairperson Pius Akinyelure. In a statement by …
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NSIA Boosts Net Assets to N4.35 Trillion in 2024
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has recorded significant growth in its net assets for the 2024 financial year, nearly doubling despite global economic uncertainties. In a statement signed by …
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Carviva’s Platform Hits $1M in Transaction Value
Auto-Tech company Carviva has announced the achievement of $1m in fuel token transaction value over a two-year trial period on its Fuel Wallet platform. According to a statement from the …
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NNPC Limited to Sell Shares in Landmark Move Towards Privatization
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced plans to sell shares to the public as part of its transition into a fully commercial entity. This move is …
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BOI, WCCIMA Unveil ₦10bn Fund to Empower Women-Led Businesses
In a landmark move to bolster women entrepreneurship, the Bank of Industry (BOI), in collaboration with the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (WCCIMA), has launched a …
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Declines to 23.18% in February Amidst Falling Food Prices and Logistics Costs
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate experienced a notable decline in February 2025, easing to 23.18% from 24.48% in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks the second …